Adult Aikido

Aikido Of Olympia

Building Happiness, Health, & Harmony

"If You Succumb To The Temptation Of Using Violence In The Struggle, Unborn Generations Will Be The Recipients Of A Long And Desolate Night Of Bitterness, And Your Chief Legacy To The Future Will Be An Endless Reign Of Meaningless Chaos."

Dr. Martin Luther King

Adult Aikido Schedule

New Aikido students may begin during the first several classes of each month. Please plan on arriving approximately 15 minutes to the start of your first class.

What should I wear to my first practice? Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing (no special uniforms necessary). However, overtime you may consider purchasing a uniform (gi). These may be purchased through the dojo or other vendors if desired.

Monday & Wednesday Evenings:

Beginning/Basic Aikido 6 to 7pm

General Aikido 7 to 8pm

Every Other Friday Evening:

Beginning/Basic Aikido 6 to 7pm

General Aikido 7 to 8pm

Saturday Mornings:

Bell Misogi 7:30am to 8:30am

Open Aikido 8:30am to 9:30am *Both beginners and general students welcome.

*Students of any art, or community members may participate in Bell Misogi. This class is open to the general public.

Basic Ki & Aikido: (Ages 13 +)

Basic principles of Ki and Aikido will be covered, including Ki breathing methods, Misogi, meditation, Kiatsu (pressing with Ki), and the application of Ki philosophy to daily life. Ki development exercises will be covered in-depth, and basic Aikido techniques will be introduced, including Ukemi (the art of falling). *This class is progressive and meant to support beginning students in developing the basic skills necessary for the intermediate classes, but ALL students are encouraged to attend.

General Aikido: For students comfortable with all types of Ukemi. More advanced techniques of Aikido are covered, including jo (wooden staff) and bokken (wooden sword).

Bell Misogi

Misogi is one of the most important side-disciplines of Aikido. Its purpose is to unify mind and body in the midst of chaos. The essential elements are sitting seiza, chanting, ringing of the suzu (bell), and controlled breathing. Aikido practitioners at any level as well as community members are welcome to join us for this practice.

What is Ki?

Ki is universal energy, capable of infinite expansion and concentration, which can be directed, but not contained by the mind.

The basic principles of Ki are a way of bringing to light your natural strength and hidden abilities. If you can learn to apply the concept of Ki in daily life, you will be healthier, happier, and feel more fulfilled, whatever your area of expertise. Relaxation exercises, breathing methods, meditation, bokken (wooden sword), and jo (wooden staff) are studied to master Ki principles. The development and understanding of Ki is an integral part of our Aikido training.